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Collection	Frontier Army Museum
Object Name/Title	Loyal Legion Veterans Medal.
Keyword	Loyal Legion Veterans medal; Military Order of the Loyal Legion; Civil War
Historical Period	Early-20th Century (1900 - 1935)
Date of Manufacture	Circa 1900
Physical description	Medal is in the shape of a decorative blue, white, and gold Maltese cross with a gold medallion at the center with gold eagle insignia facing left, encircled by the words "Lex Regit, Arma Tuentur". The medal is attached to a red, white, and blue striped silk ribbon. Pin closure on reverse of ribbon.
Nationality	US
Markings	Printed on obverse of medal: "Lex Regit, Arma Tuentur".
Primary Material	Silk Cloth; Brass
Color/Finish	Red; White; Blue; Gold
Weight	.5 oz
Dimensions	1.5" x 3.25"
Associated Object History	The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), also known as the Loyal Legion, was organized in April 15, 1865, by officers of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps for the purpose of honoring those loyal to the union during the American Civil War.
Catalog Number	LEAV 61.033.026
Central Control Number	78285
Repository	Frontier Army Museum 100 Reynolds Avenue, Fort Leavenworth KS 66027 913-684-3186
Release statement	Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Library	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Language	Eng